Question

What generalization can be made by comparing the lifestyle of the Inuit of the Arctic to the lifestyle of the Natchez in the Southeast?(1 point) Responses Differences in government led to difference in culture. Differences in government led to difference in culture. Contrasting environments greatly influenced their ways of life. Contrasting environments greatly influenced their ways of life. One group adapted better to their environment than the other. One group adapted better to their environment than the other. The two societies were similar in organization and way of life. The two societies were similar in organization and way of life.

Answer 1

The most accurate generalization that can be made by comparing the lifestyle of the Inuit of the Arctic to the lifestyle of the Natchez in the Southeast is: Contrasting environments greatly influenced their ways of life.

The Inuit adapted to the cold, resource-scarce Arctic environment, relying on hunting, fishing, and a nomadic lifestyle, whereas the Natchez, living in a warmer, more fertile region, developed agriculture, permanent settlements, and complex social structures.

Answer 2

Read the quote. “I am Dekanawidah [identified as the traditional founder of the Iroquois Confederacy] and with the Five Nations confederate [united for a common purpose] lords I plant the Tree of the Great Peace. . . . Under the shade of this Tree of the Great Peace we spread the soft white feathery down of the globe thistle as seats for you Adodarhoh [an Onondaga chief], and your cousin lords. . . . There shall you sit and watch the council fire of the confederacy of the Five Nations, and all the affairs of the Five Nations shall be transacted at this place before you. . . . We place at the top of the Tree of the Long Leaves an eagle who is able to see afar. If he sees in the distance any evil approaching or any danger threatening he will at once warn the people of the confederacy. The smoke of the confederate council fire shall ever ascend and pierce the sky so that other nations who may be allies may see the council fire of the Great Peace . . .” --Iroquois Constitution Based on this excerpt, what was the purpose of the Iroquois League? (1 point) Responses To maintain an ever-burning fire as a symbol of unity. To maintain an ever-burning fire as a symbol of unity. To work together and defend each other to keep peace. To work together and defend each other to keep peace. To provide comfort and care for all visiting tribal leaders. To provide comfort and care for all visiting tribal leaders. To establish laws that all American Indian nations were to follow. To establish laws that all American Indian nations were to follow.

Answer 3

Based on the excerpt, the purpose of the Iroquois League was: To work together and defend each other to keep peace.

The language in the quote emphasizes the idea of unity, cooperation, and mutual protection among the Five Nations, as well as the establishment of a council to address the affairs of the confederacy and respond to threats.